In Spring 1947 a shepherd stumbled into a hidden cave as he was tracking down a lost goat.  It was just south of Jericho and very near to the River Jordan where John the Baptist was baptising 2000 years ealier. … Continue reading →

Over the years kings have not been very good to us.   George IV spent more money on decorating his Brighton Pavillion and wining and dining his friends than the whole of Brighton spent in a decade.  Victoria was grumpy and … Continue reading →

Don’t tease the parrot.  The parrot lived in the zoo.   It was not really a zoo – it was just a little corner of the garden surround by pretty flowers – an oasis of peace and a place to relax … Continue reading →

The apostles said to Jesus, “Make our faith greater.” people still ask  ‘Why did God let this happen to me’  – and when they do it’s never the right time to give the answer. You see, the fact that people … Continue reading →

I started with a joke last week, so I thought I’d try another one this week. There was a very rich man who was deeply trouble about not being able to take his money with him when he died.  So, … Continue reading →